Events Listed As Open to the Public

A little more than 50 years ago, WIPB was launched by Ball State University. Learn about the women/mothers who got together and found a way to bring this resource to Muncie and what motivated their drive for a PBS station. Dr. Kay Stickle, retired professor and Chair of the Elementary Education Department, will present.

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Tanya Crane from 6:00PM - 7:00PM, in AJ 175.

No doubt you’re aware of the need for applied behavior analysis therapists, special education teachers, and other human service professionals. We have two online master’s degrees that will help you meet such needs. With our 30-credit master’s in applied behavior analysis (ABA) with an emphasis in autism, you can prepare for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) exam in less than two years.

What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening.

What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening.

Who takes care of maintains the plants in the traffic median downtown, supplies flowers along Walnut Street, in front of the downtown merchants, and on the Washington Street bridge? Who maintains Fireman’s Park and designed the cantilevered walkway on Wheeling Avenue? The overlooks along the White River? Community Enhancement Projects is a private non-profit group dedicated to the beautification of our community! Rick Zeigler, President of CEP, will introduce the group to these and many other projects undertaken by this organization.

Join the David Owsley Museum of Art for a presentation by featured artist Diane Burko.

Families and kids of all ages are invited to experience art through activities, games, and tours.

Join us at the 38 annual Student Scholarship Talent Search! We will be showcasing some of Ball State's finest talent for the University and the Muncie community.

Join us for the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series, featuring Stedman Graham, business advisor, author, chairman and CEO of S. Graham and Associates, and 1979 Ball State University graduate!If you are wanting to become a passionate, purposeful, and meaningful leader through identifying who you are, your strengths, and your skills, this lecture is for you! “Identity Leadership” will be held at 7 p.m. on October 19 at Sursa Performance Hall.

Janna Levin is the Claire Tow Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. Her latest book, Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space, is the inside story on the discovery of the century: the sound of spacetime ringing from the collision of two black holes over a billion years ago.

Miller College of Business faculty invites our alumni to join us for a Homecoming Open House!

Brush off your running/walking shoes and join fellow Ball State alumni and students for the annual Chase Charlie 5K Run/Walk.

Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Since 2016, the HCA has brought together a wide spectrum of community organizations that are willing to influence others to make healthy lifestyle choices. Join IU Health’s John Disher as he describes how the HCA utilizes collective impact to maximize the collaborative power of community organizations to influence their respective audiences to move more, eat healthy foods and quit tobacco.

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli and Freddie Mendoza. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Dogs have always been a part of Cindy’s life. Cindy was successful in sales and marketing after completing her Marketing degree at Georgia State University. It was gratifying, but her creative side was itching to get out and run. Cindy turned heavily to writing as a professional wordsmith and editor, forming her creative firm in Anderson, Indiana. In 2009, she made another pivot that combined her business, marketing, and creative skills. She was inspired by her German Shepherd’s allergies and founded her pet treat company, Scout & Zoe’s. Her products naturally shed elk antler treats and chews are now available in over 10,000 pet stores across the globe. It’s a dog’s life, and Cindy wouldn’t have it any other way.

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva, Ball State's top two concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes… astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! During this program you will learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” We will also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening.

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

No doubt you’re aware of the need for applied behavior analysis therapists, special education teachers, and other human service professionals. We have two online master’s degrees that will help you meet such needs. With our 30-credit master’s in applied behavior analysis (ABA) with an emphasis in autism, you can prepare for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) exam in less than two years.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Now in its 59th season, the Ball State University Singers have been entertaining audiences young and old through its songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love. The ensemble kicks off the season with its annual Fall Concert. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

Gary Bussell, Vietnam War Veteran, U.S. Army National Guard, will give us a first-hand account of his experiences with the Vietnam War. Excerpt: "Vietnam was a word I had never heard. Most National Guard units at the time had a lackluster reputation. But we found our unit, CoD151 was different. Ours was led by men who had served in WW11, one was a tabbed ranger, and men who served in Korea. They were tough, they were strong, but in 1969 we knew that their toughness saved many lives!”

The Campus Band and Campus Orchestra are student ensembles led by doctoral and graduate student conductors. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Starla Kay Mathis is a wife, mom, creative entrepreneur, and lifestyle content creator based in Indianapolis. She is passionate about creating content that brings value to her readers and inspires all to create a life they love. She is a podcast host and co-owner of Mathis Media. Lateva is a Detroit girl living in Indianapolis. She is an entrepreneur, faith leader, wife, and mother of 6 daughters. She runs a blog, The All Purpose Woman, hosts a podcast, and owns SoCo Content Creation, where she does brand management and coaching. Starla Kay and Lateva are also both co-founders and co-owners of Create. Connect. Collab., a community that provides creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs the accountability, resources, and connections to amplify their personal brands and business achievements.

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun… high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000km high, and rising loops of electrified gas are energized by what is going on underneath its surface. Will these “storms” affect Earth? Find the answer as we venture into the seething interior of our star to learn how they are formed. Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun… high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000km high, and rising loops of electrified gas are energized by what is going on underneath its surface. Will these “storms” affect Earth? Find the answer as we venture into the seething interior of our star to learn how they are formed. Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur and advocate for African dignity and prosperity. Her TED talk, "Why it is too hard to start a business in Africa - and how to change it" has been seen by more than 600K people. She is a Forbes “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa”, a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum at Davos, a TED Global Africa Fellow, and a "Leading Woman in Wellness” award winner by the Global Wellness Summit. In 2014 she was featured on the cover of Forbes Afrique for being the person in Francophone Africa having the greatest positive impact on the future. She serves as the Director of the Atlas Network's Center for African Prosperity.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The Miller College of Business invites you to attend our “Cutting Edge Conversations” on November 16. During this webinar, you will hear from three exciting and innovative professors in the Miller College of Business. These professors will offer their thoughts and research on three different issues discussed today on social media, in newspapers, and on the airwaves. Professors Mayer, Mitchell, and Whitaker will each talk for 15 minutes and explain the why and how behind phenomena that we read about in the mass media. Be entertained. Be amazed. Be enlightened.

Leslie Galbreath is an accredited public relations strategist with extensive experience in all facets of marketing communications. She consistently uses research and data to help global clients develop strategies, craft brand identities, sell complex products and build lifetime customer relationships. As CEO of dgs Marketing Engineers, Leslie oversees the overall strategic planning, creative development, public relations, and digital communications activities for the agency and its global clients. Named a Rising Star by the Indianapolis Star in 2012, Leslie has worked to bridge the gender gap and advocates for the profitable dignity of manufacturing careers.

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun… high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000km high, and rising loops of electrified gas are energized by what is going on underneath its surface. Will these “storms” affect Earth? Find the answer as we venture into the seething interior of our star to learn how they are formed. Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections.

The Opera Theatre program presents its Fall production (TBA). Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This performance will also be livestreamed.

The Opera Theatre program presents its Fall production (TBA). Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This performance will also be livestreamed.

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

Henry Peresie, Independent Consultant Chemistry Platinum Chemotherapy, will teach the group about the harmful effects of childhood lead exposure, the key to prevention, and how to prevent exposure.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

The School of Art is proud to present the MFA 1st & 2nd Year Exhibition. The public is invited to an exhibition of creative projects completed by the first and second year students in the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Program.

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva, Ball State's top two concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.

Join other Lifelong Learners at our annual holiday social. Enjoy conversation and food provided by Ball State Catering while celebrating the season with us!

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles. A jazz scholarship is also awarded at this annual concert in memory of Ralston C. "Morgy" Craig, an outstanding solo saxophonist who worked on a variety of projects with the Ball State band program in the 1950s and 1960s. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 6 through December 17. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Tuesday, December 7.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.

Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.

Ball State’s choral ensembles present two concerts in celebration of the winter holidays featuring well-known seasonal favorites and holiday music from a wide variety of traditions. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 6 through December 17. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 16.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 6 through December 17. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 16.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 6 through December 17. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 16.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 6 through December 17. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 16.All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Casey Roberts from 6:00PM - 7:00PM, in AJ 225.

Now in its 59th season, the Ball State University Singers have been entertaining audiences young and old through its songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love. The ensemble warms up the month of January with its annual Winter Concert. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1.

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva, Ball State's top two concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles. A jazz scholarship is also awarded at this annual concert in memory of School of Music alumnus Uttamlal “Tom” Shah. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

This gala event will feature opera students and voice faculty presenting several operatic favorites and lesser-known gems. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1.

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva, the Wind Ensemble presents a preview concert of its invited performance at the College Band Directors National Association's National Convention. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1.

Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Lindsey French from 6:00PM - 7:00PM, in AJ 225.

The Ball State concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Nastassja Swift from 6:00PM - 7:00PM, in AJ 225.

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Under the direction of Mark Buselli, this concert features the Ball State Jazz Ensemble I with a distinguished guest artist to be announced. Two honor bands of the 49th Annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival will also perform at the beginning of the concert. Ticket availability to be announced. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

This annual Women of Song concert is presented in celebration of Women's History Month in conjunction with Ball State's Women's Week. It will feature Ball State's choral ensemble Vox Anima as well as guest choirs. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva, Ball State's top two concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Clare Benson from 6:00PM - 7:00PM, in AJ 225.

Celebrate 59 fabulous years of the University Singers with a gold-studded, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and hand-clapping two-hour extravaganza. Bring the entire family - don't miss the fun! Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium Box Office.

Celebrate 59 fabulous years of the University Singers with a gold-studded, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and hand-clapping two-hour extravaganza. Bring the entire family - don't miss the fun! Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium Box Office.

The Opera Theatre program presents its Spring production (TBA). Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This performance will also be livestreamed.

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli and Freddie Mendoza. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The concert features the Ball State Concert Choir, University Choral Union, Cardinal Chorus, and Vox Anima under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The Ball State concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva, Ball State's top two concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, the Ball State Chamber Choir presents a concert featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.